“In just 11 days and a few hours, the Apple Keynote presentation that traditionally launches the World Wide Developers’ Conference will have come to an end,” David Phelan writes for Forbes. “Tim Cook will have introduced the event from the vast stage at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, and Apple VPs will have explained what to expect from software that will be deployed for iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac and HomePod.”
“Nothing is certain with Apple, but nothing is more likely than the next version of iOS software, iOS 12, being announced,” Phelan writes. “The latest rumors seem to confirm that after issues, to put it mildly, with some iOS releases this year, that next year’s OS will be focused on fixing bugs, smoothing the experience and so on rather than a radical overhaul.”
“There will also, definitely, be new Mac [operating system] software announced,” Phelan writes. “There seems to be a consensus that universal apps for Mac and iOS may be on the horizon. I mean, in many cases like Messages, Notes and so on, that’s sort of what exists now, but the difference is that this will allow developers create one app for both platforms.”
“Don’t expect a public beta of the next Apple Watch software – there’s never been one yet – though do expect a developers’ beta that will confirm the importance of fitness, health and wellness which seems increasingly important to Apple,” Phelan writes. “There are likely to be developers’ and public betas of the Apple TV operating software though details of what might emerge are scant, to say the least… Although this is a software show, there may be room for some physical gadgets, too…”
I’m pretty sure before the last release of both iOS and MacOS they said the same bullshit about focusing on fixing bugs. Didn’t seem to make it any better… actually was worse.
I like it when they give a number of features equal to the release number, like 10 new features in iOS 10 and such. At least then we know they’re working on features and please no Emoji junk this time!
He said to “Stay Tuned” with the Mac Pro too which will be closing in on 6-7 years since that last MO before it gets released – and we may not even like it.
So Mac Mini fans still have a couple more years of lackadaisical inattention from Cupertino left to deal with (and then get an even worse box).
I mean why would you give customers what they want and reap the rewards? That’s old school. “Make ’em suffer and see how long they can last without” is the new modern Apple mantra.
Guys, don’t hold your breath on new products.
It is a software gathering.
Every year people are out spewing rumours about products update…
It is a developer conference. Stop the rumours mills.
I’m pretty sure before the last release of both iOS and MacOS they said the same bullshit about focusing on fixing bugs. Didn’t seem to make it any better… actually was worse.
I like it when they give a number of features equal to the release number, like 10 new features in iOS 10 and such. At least then we know they’re working on features and please no Emoji junk this time!
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Prattling Prater picked a peck of pickled iPads
> FISH expert.
I guess we’ll find out if Tim Cook was lying when he said the Mac is still important to Apple.
Will there be a new Mac Mini? If not, will any journalist dare ask Tim Cook about the Mini?
4 years without a new Mac Pro!
FIRE Tim Cook!
Tim, in a response to a mac mini user’s email, wrote:
Stay Tuned… mac mini is an important product for us..
That was last summer
He said to “Stay Tuned” with the Mac Pro too which will be closing in on 6-7 years since that last MO before it gets released – and we may not even like it.
So Mac Mini fans still have a couple more years of lackadaisical inattention from Cupertino left to deal with (and then get an even worse box).
I mean why would you give customers what they want and reap the rewards? That’s old school. “Make ’em suffer and see how long they can last without” is the new modern Apple mantra.
Guys, don’t hold your breath on new products.
It is a software gathering.
Every year people are out spewing rumours about products update…
It is a developer conference. Stop the rumours mills.
Stop the rumor miles and start the rumor kilometres!